more desirable, satisfactory, or effective

we're hoping for better weather tomorrow

the new facilities were far better

I'm better at doing sums than Alice

partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress

his leg was getting better

more excellently or effectively

Jonathon could do better if he tried

sound travels better in water than in air

instruments are generally better made these days

the better one; that which is better

the Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two

you've a right to expect better than that

a change for the better

one's superiors in social class or ability

I'm not one to speak ill of my betters

educating the young to respect their elders and betters

improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement)

his account can hardly be bettered

bettering his previous time by ten minutes

in a good or satisfactory way

the whole team played well

I haven't been sleeping very well

they seem to get on pretty well

in a thorough manner

add the mustard and lemon juice and mix well

very probably; in all likelihood

being short of breath may well be the first sign of asthma

in good health; free or recovered from illness

I don't feel very well

it would be some time before Sarah was completely well

I am not a well man

sensible; advisable

it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails

to be desired or approved of

it's good that he's back to his old self

a good quality of life

Good! The more people the better!

having the required qualities; of a high standard

a good restaurant

his marks are just not good enough

possessing or displaying moral virtue

her father was a good man

giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying

the streets fill up with people looking for a good time

thorough

now is the time to have a really good clear-up

have a good look around

valid

the ticket is good for travel from May to September

used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger

good heavens!

a person who bets, especially on a regular basis

she described herself as a moderate bettor